Veteran & Software Engineer Derrell Pulis Has Passed Away

Veteran & Software Engineer Derrell Pulis Has Passed Away

Murphys, CA…We say goodbye to a member of our community. Derrell Pulis passed away 8/8/17 at home from complications related to Parkinson Disease, developed from his years of Military Service in Vietnam. Derrell retired Lt. Colonel from the Air Force after 20 years of service. Derrell spent a good part of his service as a […]

Railtown 1897 Presents 4th Annual “Working on the Railroad” Celebration on September 16

Railtown 1897 Presents 4th Annual  “Working on the Railroad” Celebration on September 16

Jamestown, CA…California State Parks, Railtown 1897 State Historic Park (SHP) and the California State Railroad Museum Foundation are proud to present the 4th Annual “Working on the Railroad – A Celebration of Sierra Railway Workers” on Saturday, September 16, 2017. The special event was created to recognize and honor the hundreds of former Sierra Railway […]

Railtown 1897 Calls Out for Volunteers to Support THE POLAR EXPRESS™ Train Ride Experience This Holiday Season

Railtown 1897 Calls Out for Volunteers to Support  THE POLAR EXPRESS™ Train Ride Experience  This Holiday Season

Jamestown, CA..Railtown 1897 State Historic Park (SHP) is looking for interested volunteers to help support THE POLAR EXPRESS™ Train Ride experiences that will be available this holiday season. Interested adult volunteers are encouraged to attend one of the Volunteer Open House events that are scheduled on two upcoming Saturdays – September 23 & 30, 2017 […]

Angels Food & Sierra Hills Markets Weekly Specials Through August 29th

Angels Food & Sierra Hills Markets Weekly Specials Through August 29th

Angels Camp & Murphys, CA…For the best Deli Sandwiches in Calaveras County, come on in and treat yourself to the tastiest and freshest ‘made with love’ deli sandwiches around. Angels Food Deli, Text your order to 209.753.7331 Or You may call your order in to 209.736.4243 ext 14. Sierra Hills Market Deli, Text your order […]

Rising Democratic Star Threatens ‘Safe’ Republican Seat

Rising Democratic Star Threatens ‘Safe’ Republican Seat

Granite Bay, CA…As evidence of her wide grass roots support, Roza Calderon announced today that she has received her 1,000th campaign contribution. Ms. Calderon is a Democrat running a historic campaign to represent California’s Fourth Congressional District, and unseat the five term Tea Party darling, Tom McClintock. As a single mother, scientist, and political activist, […]

Second Annual Pride in the Park is September 2nd.

Second Annual Pride in the Park is September 2nd.

Murphys, CA…Pride in the Park, a celebration The Tri-County LGBT Alliance is proud to announce their second annual fundraising and awareness event, Pride in the Park, at the Murphys Community Park, located at South Algiers Street, Murphys, CA, on Saturday, September 2nd, 2017. The event will take place from noon to 8pm and will feature […]

Former Tulumne County Sheriff’s Sergeant Mike Pershall Killed by Suspected Drunk Driver

Former Tulumne County Sheriff’s Sergeant Mike Pershall Killed by Suspected Drunk Driver

Modesto, CA…Former Tuolumne County Sheriff’s Deputy Killed by suspected drunk driver last night. From TCSO..”The Modesto Police Department suffered a tragic loss last night when Sergeant Mike Pershall was killed in a vehicle versus bicycle accident. Mike Pershall has been with MPD since 2012, previously with the Tuolumne County Sheriff’s Office from 2008 to 2012. […]

Community Fun Day At Turner Park

Community Fun Day At Turner Park

San Andreas, CA….​Free Char-Grilled Lunch, Live Music, Carnival Games, Inflatables, Door Prizes, Free Sno-Cones, Photo Booth, Field Games and more! The festivities begin at 10 AM with a special, family-friendly program at the Turner Park Gazebo. If you arrive and register by 10:10 am you will be registered for the awesome door prizes that will […]

South Fork Fire Mandatory Evacuation Order for Residents of Wawona

South Fork Fire Mandatory Evacuation Order for Residents of Wawona

Wawona, CA…Evacuation order is for all areas east of Highway 41 along Chilnualna Falls Rd. and Forest Dr. Residents and visitors must vacate by 4:00 pm today. Red Cross Shelter at Tenaya Lodge. Community meeting will be held at Tenaya Lodge at 6PM. Fire activity increased yesterday primarily due to downdraft winds from thunderstorms. The […]

Temporary Fire Restrictions in Place at Moore Creek on Stanislaus National Forest

Temporary Fire Restrictions in Place at Moore Creek on Stanislaus National Forest

Sonora, CA…Fire restrictions are in effect in the Moore Creek area on Calaveras Ranger District, effective from August 18, 2017 through the end of the official 2017 fire season. Hot temperatures and heavy winter rains allowed grasses and other shrubs grow tall and then dry out, increasing the danger of fire in the area. Stanislaus […]

Long Term Lane Closure on Hwy 49 from Angels Creek to the Calaveras/Tuolumne County Line

Long Term Lane Closure on Hwy 49 from Angels Creek  to the Calaveras/Tuolumne County Line

CALAVERAS COUNTY — The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) will perform various road construction work on State Route 49 (SR-49) from Angels Creek to the Calaveras/Tuolumne county line. Work will occur as follows: A long-term lane closure will be in effect with one-way traffic control on northbound and southbound SR-49 from Angels Creek to Centennial […]

Paving & Shoulder Work on Hwy 4 in Murphys & Angels Camp Areas

Paving & Shoulder Work on Hwy 4 in Murphys & Angels Camp Areas

CALAVERAS COUNTY — The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) will perform various road construction work on State Route 4 (SR-4) from SR-49, in Angels Camp, to Apple Blossom Drive in Murphys. Work will occur as follows: One-way traffic control on eastbound and westbound SR-4 from SR-49 to Davis Ranch Road beginning Sunday, August 20, 2017, […]

Construction From on Hwy 4 from Upper Moran to Big Trees State Park

Construction From on Hwy 4 from Upper Moran to Big Trees State Park

CALAVERAS COUNTY — The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) will perform one-way traffic control on eastbound and westbound State Route 4 from Upper Moran Road to Calaveras Big Trees State Park entrance for construction activities. Work will begin Monday, August 21, 2017, through Friday, August 25, 2017, from 6:00 a.m. until 6:00 p.m. Motorists should […]

Paving on State Route 108 from Via Estate/Rancho Poquitos to Draper Mine Road

Paving on State Route 108 from Via Estate/Rancho Poquitos to Draper Mine Road

Tuolumne County – The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) will conduct one-way traffic control on State Route 108 from Via Estate/Rancho Poquitos to Draper Mine Road for paving. Crews will be working Sunday, August 20, 2017, through Friday, August 25, 2017, from 8:00 p.m. until 5:00 a.m. Motorists should expect 15 minute delays. This work […]

Construction Continues on James E. Roberts Bridge

Construction Continues on James E. Roberts Bridge

Tuolumne County – The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) will perform one-way traffic control on eastbound and westbound State Route 120 at the James E. Roberts Bridge in Tuolumne County for bridge work. The bridge will be under one-way traffic control through the project’s completion in November 2017. Motorists should expect 10 minute delays. This […]

Paving Near Hwy 108 & Peaceful Oak Road

Paving Near Hwy 108 & Peaceful Oak Road

Tuolumne County – The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) will be performing one-way traffic control on eastbound and westbound State Route 108 at Peaceful Oak Road for paving. Work will begin Sunday, August 20, 2017, through Friday, August 25, 2017, from 8:00 p.m. until 5:00 a.m. Motorists should expect 10 minute delays. Work is scheduled […]

Ramp Closure & Paving SR-108 to SR-49

Ramp Closure & Paving SR-108 to SR-49

Tuolumne County – The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) will close the northbound connector ramp from State Route 108 (SR-108) to SR-49 for pavement work. This closure will occur approximately 2 miles west of Lime Kiln Road/South Washington Street. Crews will be working Sunday, August 20, 2017, through Friday, August 25, 2017, from 8:00 p.m. […]

Paving on SR-49 from Chicken Ranch Road to Eastbound SR-108

Paving on SR-49 from Chicken Ranch Road to Eastbound SR-108

Tuolumne County – The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) will perform one-way traffic control on northbound and southbound State Route 49 (SR-49) from Chicken Ranch Road to eastbound SR-108 for paving operations. Work will begin Sunday, August 20, 2017, through Friday, August 25, 2017, from 8:00 p.m. until 5:00 a.m. Motorists should expect 10 minute […]

Paving on Hwy 88 from Tragedy Springs Road to the Amador/Alpine County Line

Paving on Hwy 88 from Tragedy Springs Road to the Amador/Alpine County Line

Amador County – The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) will be performing one-way traffic control on eastbound and westbound State Route 88 from Tragedy Springs Road to the Amador/Alpine County line for paving work. Work will begin Monday, August 21, 2017, through Friday, August 25, 2017, from 6:00 a.m. until 8:00 p.m. Motorists should expect […]

Paving on SR-16 from SR-49 to the Sacramento/Amador County Line

Paving on SR-16 from SR-49 to the Sacramento/Amador County Line

Amador County – The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) will perform one-way traffic control on eastbound and westbound State Route 16 (SR-16) from SR-49 to the Sacramento/Amador County line for paving operations. Work will begin Monday, August 21, 2017, through Friday, August 25, 2017, from 6:00 a.m. until 6:00 p.m. Motorists should expect 15 minute […]

Paving on Hwy 88 From Fort Jackson Creek to Silver Drive

Paving on Hwy 88 From Fort Jackson Creek to Silver Drive

Amador County – The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) will be performing one-way traffic control on eastbound and westbound State Route 88 from Fort Jackson Creek to Silver Drive for paving work. Work will begin Monday, August 21, 2017, through Friday, August 25, 2017, from 6:00 a.m. until 8:00 p.m. Motorists should expect 15 minute […]

Calaveras County Public Access TV Studio PATV Schedule Through August 24th

Calaveras County Public Access TV Studio PATV Schedule Through August 24th

San Andreas, CA…Calaveras Community TV is located in San Andreas, CA. We are a non-profit organization which helps facilitate the local studio and air original community programming to your home. The goals for PEG Access Television are to promote free speech, foster diverse points of view, encourage communications, create opportunities, encourage artistic expression, expand educational […]

Caltrans District 10 Road Report Through August 26th

Caltrans District 10 Road Report Through August 26th

Angels Camp, CA…The latest schedule of road repairs and maintenance that will affect your travels in our area and as you travel. Locally crews will be working on many of our roadways. Below is Caltrans plans for repairs and maintenance on local roads. It shows the route, county and location of the possible repairs. Weather […]

Traffic Update….Hit & Run No Injuries But Victims Blocking

Traffic Update….Hit & Run No Injuries But Victims Blocking

Columbia, CA….CHP is reporting a non-injury hit & run in the Columbia area. The details are below and we will refrain from trying to read between the lines…. Incident: 00522 Type: Hit and Run No Injuries Location: 22460 S Airport Rd Loc Desc: Lat/Lon: 38.024281 -120.416225 Close Detail Information 6:46 PM 5 [19] BF FOLLOWED […]